PLUM TREE CLOSE, WF8 4RW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF8 4RW

PLUM TREE CLOSE, WF8 4RW, Wakefield has recorded a total of 5 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 2.13 per 1,000 population. This WF8 4RW crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WF8 postcode area, which has experienced 473 crimes and a crime rate of 13.00 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WF8 4RW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF8 4RW, encompassing approximately 2352 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (-71.43% decrease)
  • Possession of weapons: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF8 4RW Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Mill Garth with total crimes: 2
  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 1
  • Armstrong Terrace with total crimes: 1

PLUM TREE CLOSE, WF8 4RW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Possession of weapons, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences22.13-71.43%
Possession of weapons10.850.00%
Vehicle crime10.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.430.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.100.00%
Other theft32.9850.00%
Shoplifting11.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.43-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.50-22.22%
Burglary52.98400.00%
Other theft22.130.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.850.00%
Other crime10.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.43-66.67%
Drugs10.430.00%
Shoplifting10.430.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.95-10.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.8350.00%
Burglary11.280.00%
Robbery10.430.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.8011.11%
Criminal damage and arson24.25100.00%
Public order20.85100.00%
Burglary10.85-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.43-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.8028.57%
Burglary23.83100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.850.00%
Other theft10.850.00%
Public order10.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.43-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.10-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson22.98100.00%
Burglary10.850.00%
Other theft10.430.00%
Robbery10.430.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.68-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.400.00%
Burglary10.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.430.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.53150.00%
Burglary14.25-50.00%
Shoplifting10.430.00%
Other theft10.43-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.38-20.00%
Other theft31.70200.00%
Vehicle crime21.280.00%
Burglary20.850.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.85-33.33%
Other crime10.850.00%
Shoplifting10.430.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.2325.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.130.00%
Public order21.280.00%
Burglary20.850.00%
Vehicle crime20.85100.00%
Shoplifting10.85-50.00%
Drugs10.430.00%
Other theft10.430.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.10-20.00%
Burglary21.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.85-33.33%
Shoplifting20.850.00%
Vehicle crime10.850.00%
Bicycle theft10.430.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.130.00%
Other theft21.280.00%
Other crime10.850.00%
Drugs10.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.430.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
October 20232
September 20232
August 20231

A total of 87 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.69 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20247
May 20247
April 20249
March 202410
February 20249
January 20247
December 20238
November 202310
October 20234
September 20235
August 20234
July 20235

A total of 14 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
March 20241
February 20242
December 20231
October 20232
September 20233
July 20231

A total of 7 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231
August 20232

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
May 20242
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20233
September 20231
July 20232

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20245
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232
September 20232
August 20232

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
October 20231
July 20231

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20243
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
August 20232
July 20233

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
September 20231
July 20231

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241

A total of 5 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20242
February 20241
September 20232

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WF8 4RW postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Mill Garth
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 3. Armstrong Terrace
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Westbourne Mount
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1